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Top Legal Pitfalls in Hiring & Firing: What to Avoid

The practice of hiring and firing employees can lead to several legal pitfalls. Employers need to be careful about staying...

Understanding Wage & Hour Laws

Wage and hour laws help protect workers from unfair treatment in the workplace, in regard to compensation given for time...

Social Media in the Workplace: Balancing Employee Rights and Company Interests

For many of us, social media plays an integral part in our lives, reshaping how we communicate, share information, and...

Walcheske & Luzi’s Guide to Workplace Discrimination Laws

In today’s world, understanding workplace discrimination laws is essential for employees. We make it our business at Walcheske & Luzi...

FTC Noncompete Ban: What this Means for Employers

In a groundbreaking move, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a rule to ban noncompete clauses in employment contracts...

Navigating the Complexities of Employee Contracts: What You Need to Know

The employee contract is a crucial document regardless of the type of labor being done by the employee. They form...

Navigating Remote Work Policies: Legal Considerations for Employers and Employees

Following changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become a permanent fixture in many workplaces. This shift has...

Why it’s Important to Update Workplace Handbooks & Policies

In the world of employment law, what was considered “okay” yesterday may no longer be appropriate today. That’s why it’s...

What are the Rights of Federal Employees?

According to the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), there are approximately 2.8 million federal employees in the United...

ABCs of Employment Law: Franchising Agreements

Franchising agreements give entrepreneurs an avenue to start their own ventures under the umbrella of established brands. However, the technical...